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Nashville District names its employee of the month for October 2011

Nashville District Public Affairs
Published Dec. 12, 2011

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 12, 2011) – Lyla H. Lewis, senior budget analyst in programs section is the Nashville District Employee of the Month for October 2011.

She is being recognized for efficiently processing all personnel actions and producing high quality operating budgets for the division. Several recent vacancies and impending retirements have increased the personnel actions workload considerably. She is a key asset for succession planning and is always willing to share her budget analyst knowledge.

“She capitalizes on her skills & abilities in order to mentor less experienced employees,” said James Deal, chief of the programs section.  “Lyla was a key team member in a recent accrual audit conducted by the district's Internal Review Office. Internal Review commended Lyla for prompt action in producing thorough documentation for the audit.”

Lewis is credited for being instrumental to the enduring success of the Nashville District.  Her actions prior to and throughout the month of October 2011 have clearly identified her as a dedicated employee willing to see a tough mission through to execution.

She began her career with the Corps 26-and one-half years ago as a word processor.  She has a Welsh Corgi named BeBop that keeps her entertained.  Most of Lewis’ family resides in Florida, the place that to this day she calls home.

When she is not at work she enjoys reading and walking, “but travelling is the best,” said Lewis. “I love going to new places or revisiting old ones -- look at them with a different perspective.”

Lewis was born into and raised in the Air Force; Lewis followed suit and joined the Air Force right out of high school at age 18. She served eight years on active duty, 12 years with the Tennessee National Guard, and now is retired.

In addition to her stellar efforts as senior budget analyst, Lewis wears many hats in the Planning, Programs & Project Delivery Division.